Correspondence from the Eastern Region

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North in the Eastern Region, Sammy Awuku, has called on the government to pivot from traditional educational funding models toward strategic alliances with private tech innovators. This move, according to the lawmaker, is essential to safeguarding the future of Ghana’s youth in an increasingly digital global economy.

Speaking at the "Tech for All" Campus Tour held at the Methodist Girls’ Senior High School (MEGHIS), Awuku argued that the rapid evolution of robotics and automation necessitates a radical shift in how the state invests in digital literacy.

He emphasized that while government budgets provide a necessary foundation, financial investment alone cannot bridge the digital divide if it is not channeled through the right partnerships.

The "Tech for All" initiative, spearheaded by Tech Hub Africa, aims to bridge the technological gap and ignite a passion for innovation among students. By partnering with schools and organizations, the movement seeks to equip digitally empowered individuals with the tools to drive the country’s digital transformation.

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Awuku urged the government to identify and fund individual experts and organizations within the tech space to ensure that training remains practical and meets industry standards.

According to the MP, leveraging the expertise of established tech leaders will allow the government to create "fertile minds," ensuring that students are not merely learning theory but are actively engaged in the technological trends of the modern era.

In her remarks, the Co-founder of Tech Hub Africa, Doreen Awuku Agyeman, revealed an ambitious roadmap to establish a permanent technological footprint across every region in Ghana. She noted that the initiative is driven by the conviction that every African child deserves the skills, rather than just the access, to solve continental problems.

Agyeman added that by targeting underserved areas, the project ensures that a child’s "postal code" does not determine their level of digital literacy. These regional hubs are expected to provide high-level training in coding, robotics, and software development, serving as incubation spaces where local innovators can prototype solutions and connect with the global tech ecosystem.